…wildfires. It would also create more extreme heat events and cause heavier rainfall in North America. California is one of the leaders in addressing climate change concerns, in part due…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…S.C. Donn Zea, California Dried Plum Board/Prune Marketing Committee, Roseville, Calif. “This is a strong group representing a cross section of the fruit and vegetable industry,” said Perdue. “I look…
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
…season-average farm price range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed to $4.80 to $5.40. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
E15 Challenges Ahead
…in the courts,” adding that action by Congress to support the move is “the most reliable avenue to finally getting this done.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts: We’re Making Progress on Farm Bill
…with Representatives Conaway and Collin Peterson, are waiting for review by the Congressional Budget Office before forging quickly ahead, according to Roberts. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU Ready for Talks over U.S. Beef
…to a quota system for hormone-free beef imports, but U.S. share of the quota has slipped from 100 percent to 30 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Canada Trade Officials Discussing Next Steps
…dampened by the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, adding that he is an advocate for removing the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
The Almond Leadership Program is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Almond Board of California’s Manager of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau talks with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the program, how its…
Agriculture Leaders Unite to Oppose USDA Relocation Plans
…organized by the American Statistical Association and includes 56 former USDA and federal statistical agency officials. The group questioned how moving the agencies to a location outside DC could bring…
Agri View: Pineapple – World Known Crop
…land, and the weather, that was good for growing pineapples. It turned into a commercial crop not long after. It is a difficult crop to grow. Like any fruit crop,…
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
Pinterest At a public listening session hosted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) called for additional flexibility on Hours of Service rules…
Stabenow: Commodity Title a Political Issue in Farm Bill Talks
…because.’ We have to have a farm safety net that works.” She remains optimistic the farm bill can be completed this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
August Beef Exports Soar to New Heights, Pork Export Value Still under Pressure
…Dan Halstrom concluded that “Pork exports have posted an impressive performance in 2018, but the retaliatory duties are clearly a significant obstacle.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
K-State Focusing on How to Prevent African Swine Fever in the U.S.
…National Bio and Agro-defense Facility Fund and also have received support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the pork industry. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….